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Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote

Warwick 012 · 8 sub-areas · 15,728 residents

Warwick 012 is a residential area within Warwick district, home to around 15,700 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £1,100 a month — broadly in line with the UK median — and nearly half of residents work from home, making it unusually self-contained. Owner-occupation is high and the area sits comfortably above the national deprivation average.

Best for Young professionals (73/100)Watch-out: Couples (44/100)Liveability 21/100 · Bottom quartile

Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote is a mid-density neighbourhood of Warwick in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. A high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.

2-bed rent
£1,101/mo+2.4%
1-bed £880 · 3-bed £1,323
Crime / 1k / yr
104.3
Below median
Best hub commute
45 min
Direct to Birmingham
Good schools 2 km
35%
11 schools within 2 km
Liveability
21/100
Bottom quartile
Population
15,728
8 sub-areas

Overview

Overview

What's it like to live in Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote?

A snapshot of Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote

Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,237 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.

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Figures are aggregated across 8 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.

Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote in Warwick

Overview

Living in Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote

What stands out most about this part of Warwick is how settled it feels. Nearly two in three homes are owner-occupied, and almost half of all residents work from home — a share that's well above the national norm. That combination gives the area a quieter, suburban character that's quite different from the more transient rental-heavy pockets you'd find in nearby Leamington Spa or central Coventry.

On costs, Warwick 012 sits in a middle band. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,100 a month — roughly level with the UK median — while a three-bedroom goes for about £1,320. That's reasonable for a well-connected part of the West Midlands, though rent takes up nearly half of typical take-home pay for renters here, which is a real stretch. Median house prices are just under £393,000, so buying still requires a meaningful deposit — around five years' saving at current rates.

The people living here skew fairly evenly across age groups, with the under-18 and 18–34 cohorts each making up roughly a fifth of the population. It's not an exclusively family area, but a quarter of households are couples with children. Over half of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is noticeably higher than the national average and shapes the character of the area considerably.

Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 1.6 km away — roughly a 20-minute walk — and Birmingham is reachable in under 50 minutes by public transport. There's no metro or tram service within practical distance. Broadband coverage is excellent: gigabit-capable connections reach 97% of homes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.

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Is Warwick 012 a nice place to live?
It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with high qualification levels and strong broadband. The trade-off is that Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are well below the national average, and the crime rate is higher than the UK norm — worth factoring in if either matters to you.
What is the rent in Warwick 012?
A one-bedroom runs around £880 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,100, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,320. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2.4% in the past year.
Is Warwick 012 safe?
The recorded crime rate is around 169 per 1,000 residents annually, roughly double the UK national average. The area sits in the seventh deprivation decile — relatively low deprivation — so some of the elevated count may reflect daytime footfall from the large local jobs base rather than resident-facing risk.
What's the commute from Warwick 012 to Birmingham?
Around 46 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.6 km away — roughly a 20-minute walk. Nearly half of residents work from home entirely, so commuting patterns here are quite different from most urban neighbourhoods.
Who lives in Warwick 012?
A mix of age groups, with a roughly even spread from under-18s through to retirees. Nearly two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied, over half of residents hold a degree, and around a quarter of households are couples with children. It's a well-educated, settled demographic.
What schools are near Warwick 012?
There are 80 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 36% are rated Good or Outstanding — considerably below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.2 km away. Families should check specific catchment boundaries before deciding.
How long does it take to get to London from Warwick 012?
Around 100 minutes by rail or public transport. It's not a practical daily London commute for most people, but manageable for occasional trips. Birmingham, at around 46 minutes, is the more realistic regular commute destination.
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